A high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production

Abstract

This utility model discloses a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production, relating to the field of canned food production technology. It includes a conveying device with a sterilization mechanism and a drying mechanism above it. Several fixing mechanisms are installed on the conveyor belt of the conveying device to fix the cans. Each fixing mechanism includes a positioning unit and a rotating unit. With the positioning unit, the user inserts the can into three clamping blocks. The clamping blocks push a sliding block, which in turn moves a connecting column and a linkage column synchronously. The linkage column slides within an inclined groove, causing a linkage plate to move downwards. The linkage plate then moves a sliding seat downwards synchronously. The sliding seat compresses a spring, which, through its elasticity, pushes the sliding seat to provide clamping force to the can, thus fixing the can on the conveyor belt and preventing it from rolling or shifting, which could lead to collisions, can deformation, label detachment, or damage to the seal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of canned food production technology, specifically to a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production. Background Technology

[0002] High-efficiency sterilization equipment for canned food production is a device with conveying components and steam nozzles to sterilize canned food.

[0003] According to the patent titled "A High-Efficiency Sterilization Device for Fruit Canning Production" (Patent Publication No.: CN217446486U, Patent Publication Date: 2022-09-20), the device includes a base, a sterilization tank fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, a vent pipe connected to the lower end of the sterilization tank, a controller connected to the outside of the sterilization tank, a sealing cap rotatably connected to one end of the sterilization tank via a hinge, a motor base fixedly connected to the outside of the sealing cap, a rotary motor mounted on the motor base, and a placement mechanism for placing canned jars inside the sterilization tank. The placement mechanism includes a canning tray, a sleeve column fixedly connected to one side of the canning tray, and a limiting groove formed on the canning tray. The sleeve column structure on one side of the canning tray facilitates the placement of canned jars. By rotating the canning tray, the canned jars are placed from the limiting groove onto the outside of the sleeve column. Rotating the canning tray again, and using the two sides of the canning tray to limit the position of the canned jars, improves space utilization and increases the number of canned jars sterilized in a single operation, demonstrating a rational structure.

[0004] Based on the aforementioned existing technology, the current high-efficiency sterilization devices for canned food production still have the following problems: the existing traditional conveyor belts do not have a mechanism to fix the cans, which will cause the cans to roll or shift, resulting in collisions between the cans, deformation of the can body, label detachment, or damage to the seal. Therefore, this utility model provides a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production, which solves the following problems that existing high-efficiency sterilization devices for canned food production still have: the cans on the existing traditional conveyor belts do not have a mechanism to fix them, which will cause the cans to roll or shift, causing the cans to collide with each other, resulting in can deformation, label detachment or damage to the seal.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production, comprising a conveying device, a sterilization mechanism and a drying mechanism disposed above the conveying device, and a plurality of fixing mechanisms disposed on the conveyor belt of the conveying device for fixing the canned food, the fixing mechanisms including:

[0007] The positioning unit is set on the conveyor belt of the conveyor device, including a fixed seat fixedly installed on the conveyor belt, a rotating seat rotatably installed above the fixed seat, and a top cover fixedly installed on the top of the rotating seat. The top cover has three sets of sliding grooves arranged in a circular array inside, and sliding blocks are slidably installed inside the sliding grooves. A clamping block is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block, and the clamping block clamps and fixes the can by sliding the sliding block.

[0008] The rotating unit is located inside the conveying device and is used to achieve uniform sterilization and drying of the canned goods through self-rotation.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning unit further includes a limiting post fixedly installed in the middle of the interior of the rotating seat. A sliding seat is slidably installed on the surface of the limiting post, and three sets of linkage plates are circumferentially arranged on the surface of the sliding seat. An inclined groove is opened inside the linkage plate, and a linkage post is slidably installed inside the inclined groove. A connecting post is fixedly installed at both ends of the linkage post, and the connecting post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding block.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is installed on the surface of the limiting post, and the sliding block and the clamping block move concentrically towards each other to clamp the can by the elastic force of the spring pushing the sliding seat.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating unit includes a toothed ring fixedly mounted on the surface of the rotating seat, and a plurality of mounting rods are fixedly mounted inside the housing of the conveying device, with a rack fixedly mounted at one end of each mounting rod, and the rack meshing with the toothed ring.

[0012] Preferably, the sterilization mechanism includes a sterilization chamber fixedly installed above the conveying device, and three sets of first transparent soft curtains are fixedly installed at both ends of the sterilization chamber. A sterilization connecting pipe is fixedly installed through the front side of the sterilization chamber, and a sterilization pipe is fixedly installed at the rear end of the sterilization connecting pipe. Several steam nozzles are fixedly installed at the rear side of the sterilization pipe, and a sterilization connecting pipe is fixedly installed at the front end of the sterilization connecting pipe. A steam generator is fixedly connected to one end of the sterilization connecting pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the drying mechanism includes a drying box fixedly installed above the conveying device, and three sets of second transparent soft door curtains are fixedly installed at both ends of the drying box. A drying connecting pipe is fixedly installed through the front side of the drying box. An air duct is fixedly installed at the rear end of the drying connecting pipe, and several air holes are opened at the rear side of the air duct. A hot air blower is fixedly installed at the top of the drying box, and the drying connecting pipe and the hot air blower are fixedly connected through a drying connecting pipe.

[0014] This invention provides a high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production is equipped with a positioning unit. The user inserts the can into three clamping blocks, which push the sliding block. The sliding block drives the connecting column and the linkage column to move synchronously. The linkage column slides inside the inclined groove, causing the linkage plate to move downward. The linkage plate drives the sliding seat to move downward synchronously. The sliding seat compresses the spring, and the spring pushes the sliding seat with its own elasticity to provide clamping force to the can, thereby fixing the can on the conveyor belt and preventing the can from rolling or shifting, which could cause the cans to collide with each other, resulting in can deformation, label detachment, or damage to the seal.

[0016] 2. This high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production is equipped with a rotating unit. When the conveyor belt fixing mechanism moves the cans, the fixing mechanism enters the sterilization mechanism. The toothed ring and the rack mesh, and the rack drives the toothed ring to rotate, thereby driving the cans to rotate. At the same time, when the fixing mechanism carries the cans into the drying mechanism, the operation is the same, thereby achieving uniform sterilization and drying of the cans. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a right-side perspective view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a right sectional perspective view of the fixing mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top sectional three-dimensional structural view of the sterilization mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the drying mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Conveying device, 2-Fixing mechanism, 21-Positioning unit, 211-Rotating seat, 212-Top cover, 213-Spring, 214-Sliding seat, 215-Linkage plate, 216-Inclined groove, 217-Linkage column, 218-Connecting column, 219-Slide groove, 2110-Clamping block, 2111-Fixing seat, 2112-Sliding block, 2113-Limiting column, 22-Rotating unit, 221- 222-Mounting rod, 223-Rack, 3-Sterilization mechanism, 31-Sterilization chamber, 32-First transparent soft curtain, 33-Sterilization connecting pipe, 34-Sterilization pipe, 35-Steam nozzle, 36-Sterilization connecting pipe, 37-Steam generator, 4-Drying mechanism, 41-Drying chamber, 42-Second transparent soft curtain, 43-Drying connecting pipe, 44-Hot air blower, 45-Drying connecting pipe, 46-Air duct. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0024] A high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production includes a conveying device 1, a sterilization mechanism 3 and a drying mechanism 4 arranged above the conveying device 1, and a plurality of fixing mechanisms 2 arranged on the conveyor belt of the conveying device 1 for fixing the cans. The fixing mechanisms 2 include:

[0025] The positioning unit 21 is disposed on the conveyor belt of the conveyor device 1, including a fixed seat 2111 fixedly installed on the conveyor belt, a rotating seat 211 rotatably installed above the fixed seat 2111, and a top cover 212 fixedly installed on the top of the rotating seat 211. The top cover 212 has three sets of sliding grooves 219 arranged in a circular array inside, and a sliding block 2112 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 219. A clamping block 2110 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block 2112, and the clamping block 2110 clamps and fixes the can by sliding the sliding block 2112.

[0026] The rotating unit 22 is located inside the conveying device 1 and is used to achieve uniform sterilization and drying of the canned goods by self-rotation.

[0027] In this embodiment, the positioning unit 21 further includes a limiting post 2113 fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating seat 211. A sliding seat 214 is slidably installed on the surface of the limiting post 2113, and three sets of linkage plates 215 are circumferentially arranged on the surface of the sliding seat 214. An inclined groove 216 is opened inside the linkage plate 215, and a linkage post 217 is slidably installed inside the inclined groove 216. A connecting post 218 is fixedly installed at both ends of the linkage post 217, and the connecting post 218 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding block 2112. A spring 213 is installed on the surface of the limiting post 2113. The spring 213 pushes the sliding seat 214 to realize that the sliding block 2112 and the clamping block 2110 move concentrically towards each other to clamp the can.

[0028] The user inserts the can into the three clamping blocks 2110. The clamping blocks 2110 push the sliding block 2112, which in turn drives the connecting column 218 and the linkage column 217 to move synchronously. The linkage column 217 slides inside the inclined groove 216, which causes the linkage plate 215 to move downward. The linkage plate 215 drives the sliding seat 214 to move downward synchronously. The sliding seat 214 compresses the spring 213, and the spring 213 pushes the sliding seat 214 with its own elasticity to provide a holding force to the can, thereby fixing the can on the conveyor belt and preventing the can from rolling or shifting, which could cause the cans to collide with each other, resulting in can deformation, label detachment, or damage to the seal.

[0029] In this embodiment, the rotating unit 22 includes a toothed ring 221 fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating seat 211. Several mounting rods 222 are fixedly installed inside the housing of the conveying device 1, and a rack 223 is fixedly installed at one end of the mounting rod 222, and the rack 223 meshes with the toothed ring 221.

[0030] When the conveyor belt fixing mechanism 2 moves the can, the fixing mechanism 2 enters the interior of the sterilization mechanism 3. The toothed ring 221 meshes with the rack 223, and the rack 223 drives the toothed ring 221 to rotate, thereby driving the can to rotate. At the same time, when the fixing mechanism 2 carries the can into the interior of the drying mechanism 4, the operation is the same, thereby achieving uniform sterilization and drying of the can.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sterilization mechanism 3 includes a sterilization box 31 fixedly installed above the conveying device 1, and three sets of first transparent soft door curtains 32 are fixedly installed at both ends of the sterilization box 31. A sterilization connecting pipe 33 is fixedly installed through the front side of the sterilization box 31, and a sterilization pipe 34 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the sterilization connecting pipe 33. Several steam nozzles 35 are fixedly installed at the rear side of the sterilization pipe 34, and a sterilization connecting pipe 36 is fixedly installed at the front end of the sterilization connecting pipe 33. A steam generator 37 is fixedly connected to one end of the sterilization connecting pipe 36.

[0032] The conveyor 1 moves the cans via the fixing mechanism 2. When the cans are moved by the fixing mechanism 2, the fixing mechanism 2 enters the interior of the sterilization mechanism 3. The toothed ring 221 meshes with the rack 223. The rack 223 drives the toothed ring 221 to rotate, which in turn drives the cans to rotate. At the same time, the steam generator 37 operates, and the sterilization steam generated is given to the sterilization connecting pipe 33 through the sterilization connecting pipe 36 and enters the interior of the sterilization pipe 34. The steam is then sprayed out through the steam nozzle 35 to sterilize the cans.

[0033] In this embodiment, the drying mechanism 4 includes a drying box 41 fixedly installed above the conveying device 1, and three sets of second transparent soft door curtains 42 are fixedly installed at both ends of the drying box 41. A drying connecting pipe 43 is fixedly installed through the front side of the drying box 41, and an air duct 46 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the drying connecting pipe 43. Several air holes are opened on the rear side of the air duct 46. A hot air blower 44 is fixedly installed on the top of the drying box 41, and the drying connecting pipe 43 and the hot air blower 44 are fixedly connected through a drying connecting pipe 45.

[0034] The hot air blower 44 is model YD-PV5Y-120. It is electrically connected to an external power source and can be started and stopped by a human-operated control panel. When the conveyor belt fixing mechanism 2 moves the can into the drying mechanism 4, the toothed ring 221 meshes with the rack 223. The rack 223 drives the toothed ring 221 to rotate, which in turn drives the can to rotate. At the same time, the hot air blower 44 generates hot air. The hot air enters the air duct 46 through the drying connecting pipe 45 and the drying connecting pipe 43, and is sprayed out through the air holes on the air duct 46 to dry the surface of the can.

[0035] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0036] During operation, the user first inserts the can into the three clamping blocks 2110. The clamping blocks 2110 push the sliding block 2112, which in turn drives the connecting column 218 and the linkage column 217 to move synchronously. The linkage column 217 slides inside the inclined groove 216, which causes the linkage plate 215 to move downward. The linkage plate 215 drives the sliding seat 214 to move downward synchronously. The sliding seat 214 compresses the spring 213, and the spring 213 pushes the sliding seat 214 with its own elasticity to provide clamping force to the can and clamp it.

[0037] Next, the conveyor 1 operates and drives the can to move through the fixing mechanism 2. When the can moves through the conveyor belt fixing mechanism 2, the fixing mechanism 2 enters the interior of the sterilization mechanism 3. The toothed ring 221 meshes with the rack 223. The rack 223 drives the toothed ring 221 to rotate, which in turn drives the can to rotate. At the same time, the steam generator 37 operates and generates sterilization steam, which is supplied to the sterilization connecting pipe 33 through the sterilization connecting pipe 36 and enters the interior of the sterilization pipe 34. The steam is then sprayed out through the steam nozzle 35 to sterilize the can.

[0038] Then, when the conveyor belt fixing mechanism 2 moves the can into the drying mechanism 4, the toothed ring 221 meshes with the rack 223, the rack 223 drives the toothed ring 221 to rotate, and the can rotates. At the same time, the hot air blower 44 runs to generate hot air. The hot air enters the air duct 46 through the drying connecting pipe 45 and the drying connecting pipe 43, and is sprayed out through the air holes on the air duct 46 to dry the surface of the can.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency sterilization device for can production, comprising a conveying device (1), a sterilization mechanism (3) and a drying mechanism (4) are arranged above the conveying device (1), characterized in that: The conveyor belt of the conveying device (1) is equipped with several fixing mechanisms (2) for fixing the canned goods. The fixing mechanisms (2) include: The positioning unit (21) is set on the conveyor belt of the conveying device (1), including a fixed seat (2111) fixedly installed on the conveyor belt. A rotating seat (211) is rotatably installed above the fixed seat (2111), and a top cover (212) is fixedly installed on the top of the rotating seat (211). Three sets of sliding grooves (219) are opened in the inner circumferential array of the top cover (212). A sliding block (2112) is slidably installed inside the sliding groove (219). A clamping block (2110) is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block (2112). The clamping block (2110) clamps and fixes the can by sliding the sliding block (2112). The rotating unit (22) is located inside the conveying device (1) and is used to achieve uniform sterilization and drying of the canned food by self-rotation.

2. The high-efficiency sterilization device for canned food production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning unit (21) further includes a limiting post (2113) fixedly installed in the middle of the rotating seat (211). A sliding seat (214) is slidably installed on the surface of the limiting post (2113), and three sets of linkage plates (215) are arranged in a circumferential array on the surface of the sliding seat (214). An inclined groove (216) is opened in the interior of the linkage plate (215), and a linkage post (217) is slidably installed in the interior of the inclined groove (216). A connecting post (218) is fixedly installed at both ends of the linkage post (217), and the connecting post (218) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding block (2112).

3. A high efficiency sterilization apparatus for can production as defined in claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the limiting post (2113) is equipped with a spring (213). The spring (213) pushes the sliding seat (214) to achieve the concentric movement of the sliding block (2112) and the clamping block (2110) to clamp the can.

4. The high efficiency sterilization apparatus for can production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating unit (22) includes a toothed ring (221) fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating seat (211). Several mounting rods (222) are fixedly installed inside the housing of the conveying device (1), and a rack (223) is fixedly installed at one end of the mounting rod (222), and the rack (223) meshes with the toothed ring (221).

5. The high efficiency sterilization apparatus for can production as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The sterilization mechanism (3) includes a sterilization box (31) fixedly installed above the conveying device (1), and three sets of first transparent soft door curtains (32) are fixedly installed at both ends of the sterilization box (31). A sterilization connecting pipe (33) is fixedly installed through the front side of the sterilization box (31), and a sterilization pipe (34) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the sterilization connecting pipe (33). Several steam nozzles (35) are fixedly installed at the rear side of the sterilization pipe (34), and a sterilization connecting pipe (36) is fixedly installed at the front end of the sterilization connecting pipe (33). A steam generator (37) is fixedly connected to one end of the sterilization connecting pipe (36).

6. A high efficiency sterilization apparatus for can production as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying mechanism (4) includes a drying box (41) fixedly installed above the conveying device (1), and three sets of second transparent soft door curtains (42) are fixedly installed at both ends of the drying box (41). A drying connecting pipe (43) is fixedly installed through the front side of the drying box (41). An air duct (46) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the drying connecting pipe (43), and several air holes are opened at the rear side of the air duct (46). A hot air blower (44) is fixedly installed at the top of the drying box (41), and the drying connecting pipe (43) and the hot air blower (44) are fixedly connected through a drying connecting pipe (45).

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